Alexander Kershaw , poss... 25 May 1814 Probate Copy of Will of Edmund Newman Kershaw of Heskin Hall, esq. -- to sister or reputed sister Charlotte Bamford £2000. To children of Margaret wife of John Bridge Pye of Liverpool, musician, both decd, £500. To John Crook and his 3 sisters Mrs. Barber, Mrs. Tennant and Delicia, children of Richard Crook of Wrightington, gent. decd, £250. To John Cooper of Liverpool, gent. £250. £250 to Alexander Kershaw of Mays Buildings, St. Martins Lane, London, and his 2 sisters, children of James Kershaw, decd. To Rev. Streynsham Master, Rector of Croston, and Rev. Gilbert Ford of Ormskirk, residue arising from sale in trust as specified. Heskin Hall and Mawdesley Hall and demesne and other properties in Heskin, Mawdesley, Eccleston, Leyland, Ulveswalton, and Euxton, lately belonging to Alexander his reputed father; also South Tunley in Wrightington, purchased from Mr. Dennis Halliwell; also Lidget or Lydiate in Eccleston purchased from Mr. Smith, to trustees. Trusts:- annuity of £20 to Ellen Atherton of Eccleston; annuity of £20 to Richard Edmundson of Heskin Hall; annuity of £5 to Elizabeth Clench of 6, St. Mary's Street, Portsmouth. Residue for maintenance of reputed son Edmund Newman, living with his mother the said Elizabeth Clench. (baptized at Portsea 15 Dec. 1805) etc. Dated 8 Sep. 1809. Under £3500. Date: 25 May 1814 Held by: Lancashire Archives, not available at The National Archives
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